Waterproof your Retaining Wall in 7 simple Stages
Stage 1:
Power Wash
Clean entire surface of retaining wall, including footing and scrap any dry concrete spillages that may be left.
Stage 2:
Detailing - Part 1
Apply 150mm of Geo-Textile to entire wall floor join embedded into Waterproof Sealant
Stage 3:
Detailing - Part 2
Pre cut Geo-Textile to bridge any cracks, gaps, holes and corners and emdedd it into Waterproof Sealant.
Stage 5:
First Coat Waterproof Sealant
Apply a first coat of Waterproof Sealant to entire retaining wall surface using ample amount of product in an up and down motion.
Stage 6:
Second Coat of Waterproof Sealant
Once cured, apply a second coat of Waterproof Sealant to entire retaining wall surface using ample amount of product in a left to right motion.
Stage 7:
Corflute and Back filling
IMPORTANT - Waterproof Sealant must be cured - 48-72 hours prior to applying protection board (corflute) and back filling with dirt. Recommended to apply gravel and ag-pipe before filling with dirt.
How to Waterproof a Retaining Wall
All Products you need to Waterproof your Retaining Wall
Step-By-Step Instructions
1. Clean entire surface of retaining wall, including footing and scrap any dry concrete spillages that may be left.
2. Use a leaf blower to remove remove any dust.
3. Pre cut Geo-Textile to bridge any cracks, gaps, holes and corners. Ensure to apply 150mm of Geo-Textile to entire wall floor join. Refer to video here.
4. Apply Waterproof Sealant with brush to cracks, gaps, holes, corners and entire wall floor join before embedding the pre cut Geo-Textile - ensure you brush the air from underneath the applied Geo-Textile and make sure there are no crinkles.
5. Optional to use Rapid Cure Spray to instantly set the product and to assist to speed the job up (ensure Rapid Cure Spray is dry before apply second coat with brush or roller). Watch the video to see how this is done.
6. Apply a first coat of Waterproof Sealant to entire retaining wall surface using ample amount of product in an up and down motion.
7. Once cured, apply a second coat of Waterproof Sealant to entire retaining wall surface using ample amount of product in a left to right motion.
8. Recommended thickness 1.5mm dry-film (2 ltr./sq. metre).
9. IMPORTANT - Waterproof Sealant must be cured - 48-72 hours prior to applying protection board (corflute) and back filling with dirt. Recommended to apply gravel and ag-pipe before filling with dirt.
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